Our Unique Philosophy:
Peace grounds you.
Harmony aligns you.
Joy lifts you.
What is PHJ Way?
At its core, PHJ Way is a philosophy. It becomes real through practice, and is amplified in community—transforming how we live, together.
It’s not a destination. Not a religion. Not a trend.
It’s a quiet transformation that starts inside, emanates outward and transforms how we live, together.
Our Foundation
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Peace is what steadies you when life feels overwhelming. It’s that sense of calm and presence that helps you feel rooted no matter what’s going on around you. It brings ease into our lives and our relationships.
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Harmony is living in balance - true to ourselves and connected to others. It’s about how we show up with authenticity and understanding. Moving together in a way that creates flow instead of friction—whether at home, at work, or in community.
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Joy is the uplifting energy that awakens a deep sense of wonder and appreciation for life. It’s lightness and delight that bubbles up in small moments and spreads from one person to the next.
Where it All Began
PHJ Way was born from the shared journey of Scott Frank, a Fortune 10 executive and nonprofit leader, and Rabbi Yossi Lerman, a community leader devoted to purposeful living.
Blending business insight with faith, they created practices to reduce stress, strengthen relationships, and foster joy. First shared through Yossi’s congregation and their 2019 book Less Stress, More Joy, these principles became the foundation of the Peace, Harmony, Joy Approach.
At Our Core
Vision
People everywhere living in peace, harmony and joy.
Mission
Awaken peace, harmony and joy for people within themselves, with others, and with the world through teaching, connecting, and facilitating.
PHJ Way’s Impact
The power to experience less stress and more connection exists within all of us. PHJ Way guides individuals to build resilience, nurture relationships, and find deeper meaning and joy through concepts and practices accessible to all. By partnering with schools, companies, and organizations, we create ripple effects that strengthen communities and foster lasting well-being.
We offer engaging courses, workshops and resources that help people cultivate peace and joy within themselves and in their relationships. Our programs introduce accessible, practical techniques across multiple formats and channels.
Teach
We collaborate with like-minded organizations to amplify our collective impact. By building meaningful partnerships, we extend our reach and deepen our ability to support communities globally.
Connect
We bring the PHJ philosophy to life across diverse settings—corporations, schools, nonprofits, religious groups, local governments, and community organizations—helping integrate our tools into everyday life.
Facilitate
“I loved the way the facilitator helped provide a safe and sacred space for our sharing.”
- Public Workshop Participant
“PHJ Way addressed many of the stress issues I am currently facing and offered alternative solutions/ideas for future stress relief.”
-PHJ Board Member
“I so enjoyed meeting and hearing from everyone in the breakout session, sharing ideas and being exposed to ways others bring PHJ into their lives.”
- Corporate Workshop Participant
The People Behind the Organization Today
Since 2021, PHJ Way has grown into a vibrant community of 60+ changemakers—leaders, educators, physicians, coaches, and advocates—all united by a vision for a more peaceful, harmonious, and joyful world.
Together, we’ve transformed what began as two people sharing ideas into a framework of practical tools and a guiding philosophy that helps individuals, families, and communities thrive.
